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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-27-2011, 07:03 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 19,156
Posted By emcman
Cust Care

I can see both sides myself. I had a terrible 2007 X5 4.8. It was in the shop for months in total over the first 2 years. When this car dies with battery failures it is a pain as nothing works except...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-22-2010, 04:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,992
Posted By emcman
I had a 2007 and now a 2010 and there is a world...

I had a 2007 and now a 2010 and there is a world of difference in the back up camera. I was told most of it was software based. While not as sharp at night it is adjstable now for contrast verus the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-12-2010, 07:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,540
Posted By emcman
I would have the dealer look at it. Mine only did...

I would have the dealer look at it. Mine only did something similar but it was because I was in a hurry and did not step on the brake hard enough to allow it to switch gears. I am only guessing you...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-05-2010, 06:23 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 35,849
Posted By emcman
Discharge

Good luck but my 07 X5 4.8 stayed 8 weeks in the shop over several vists for this. The dealer when stuck has to do the steps that BMW wants them to take and they are very slow. Mine was just waking...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-08-2010, 06:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,543
Posted By emcman
I think they may help with wet spray getting...

I think they may help with wet spray getting further up the side of the SAV but I sure never use them. I like the looks but they can discolor if you use commerical auto washing places. They look like...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-08-2010, 06:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,051
Posted By emcman
Nav

I always go State, City and then street and have not noticed zip codes at all. I will double check. By skipping the city I image you could get multiple same street names.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-11-2010, 06:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,315
Posted By emcman
PDC

Do not think so.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-11-2010, 06:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,367
Posted By emcman
For what it is worth the Nav in my 10 is way...

For what it is worth the Nav in my 10 is way better than the 07 was. The I drive in general is faster and the camera is all new softwear they said. It sure is a whole lot brighter and clearer. The...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-11-2010, 06:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,459
Posted By emcman
auto tail gate

In 07 there was no auto tailgate. The fob just would unlock it. You then open in manually. There will be no height adjuster as after all you are lifting it and it will not go up by itself. It was not...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-11-2010, 05:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,988
Posted By emcman
Clear Bra

I would also consider under the door handle. My kit had that and I do recall my 07 showed scrathces there in only three years. I should not see them on the 10.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-11-2010, 05:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,659
Posted By emcman
Portland to Vancouver BC 700 miles

Highway was 30 MPG at 60mph but 26-27 at 70-75 MPH. My overall trip was close to 26 MPG and that included one hour at idle at the boarder.

My 07 4.8 was 18 MPG on the Higway or so but in city...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-10-2010, 07:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,917
Posted By emcman
Is this a new auto or one in reapir? I have...

Is this a new auto or one in reapir? I have someone I wrote in Germany, who is VP of sales and use to run RR. I had issues with a no repair and no trade assist and he made it happen pronto. He also...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-10-2010, 06:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,288
Posted By emcman
I do split screen with the SAT and use get song...

I do split screen with the SAT and use get song details that way. I also had a 07 and the camera software is all new and actually works better in low light plus you can adjust contrast and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-24-2010, 02:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,893
Posted By emcman
My 07 4.8 ended up being a BMW buy back and I...

My 07 4.8 ended up being a BMW buy back and I threw out all that information. I have had a 10 35D X5 for two weeks now which is flawless. Sorry I know it was about $600 for the control module for the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-22-2010, 10:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,875
Posted By emcman
I agree with everyone else about tires and if you...

I agree with everyone else about tires and if you travel very seldom chains. IMO the run flats, even in all season form, do not seem to perform that well in wet snow and icy snow. I assume because...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-14-2010, 12:20 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 38,593
Posted By emcman
I know there are some terrible issues with...

I know there are some terrible issues with battery drain on some X5 including my old one. Mine is still at the dealer and has been since Feb 8th but now it is their car. In three years it went...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-14-2010, 10:21 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,864
Posted By emcman
After six days I still love mine. A red line at...

After six days I still love mine. A red line at 5,000 RPM is the only thing I need to get use to from a 4.8. In the real world I notice little performance difference. A bit more engine noise off the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-13-2010, 07:49 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 38,593
Posted By emcman
I love my X5 3.5D so far after one week and the...

I love my X5 3.5D so far after one week and the price of zero was great. I even got $1000 in options thrown in for free. I did get a battery tender also free.

Now I see there is a sales hold by...
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 04-12-2010, 05:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,537
Posted By emcman
Can I assume that these include the TPMs?

Can I assume that these include the TPMs?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-12-2010, 05:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,893
Posted By emcman
If it is off and on I had this problem and it...

If it is off and on I had this problem and it took two years to fix. Finally I called and brought it over while it was doining it so the SA can see it still was not fixed. They ended up keeping it...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-11-2010, 04:40 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,864
Posted By emcman
I agree. I went from a 07 4.8 to a 10 3.5D and...

I agree. I went from a 07 4.8 to a 10 3.5D and thought no more nice sound when accelerating but it sounds great. Just idling I do not hear the traditional diesel sound. You may think of with US...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-07-2010, 12:43 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,447
Posted By emcman
From my 07 4.8 I got 13 MPG city. The sticker had...

From my 07 4.8 I got 13 MPG city. The sticker had 15 gallons city but if you have lots of lights you can watch it tick down while stopped. I get a 10 35D Friday and can compare. Then I will will look...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-06-2010, 04:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,668
Posted By emcman
It seems they tend to peel but yours is worse by...

It seems they tend to peel but yours is worse by far than mine. I can only think of repaint or replace the plastic pieces.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-01-2010, 05:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 20,342
Posted By emcman
If you have both Fobs did you try them both? Just...

If you have both Fobs did you try them both? Just grabbing the handle should open the door. Otherwise it has to be in the car. There are not any I drive controls for it but there are some pages in...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-31-2010, 10:16 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 38,593
Posted By emcman
On mine X5 the last fix was a battery management...

On mine X5 the last fix was a battery management cable change. Not sure what that is. They X5 will sit at the dealer a month or so and they will see what happens. In the mean time my trade assist X5...
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